Taye Atske Selassie

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Taye Atske Selassie born?January 13, 1956
2. Where was Taye Atske Selassie born?Ethiopia
3. What is the current position?President of Ethiopia (since 2024)
4. What is the career focus?International diplomacy, foreign policy, and public service
5. Who is Taye Atske Selassie?Taye Atske Selassie is the President of Ethiopia. He was born on January 13, 1956, and has spent his life working in international diplomacy.
6. What jobs did he have before becoming President?Before becoming President, he was Ethiopia’s ambassador to Egypt, its Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. These roles let him talk with many countries and help make peace.

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